50+ Job Seekers shares their new May 2023 Workshops

The MCOA has a lot of great upcoming sessions to assist mature job seekers.

You can read about all the sessions below, and I particularly want to point out Professor Ofer Sharone's session in which he will talk about his new book.

Last year, Professor Sharone sent me an early draft of the book and asked for feedback. I can tell you the book expresses what many of us have experienced. It is engaging. It is emotional. If you don't attend the session, you should consider ordering the book or at least ask your local library to obtain a copy.

Wed, May 10^th, 2:00 - 3:30 pm

The Stigma Trap: College-Educated, Experienced, and Long-Term Unemployed

I'll also present Zoom events on May 17th and May 23rd, and will present in person at the Natick Community Center on Tuesday May 16th.

I look forward to assisting you in your job search or career pivot.

Ed Lawrence

www.getstart-ed.com

This free program is available through a grant from the Massachusetts Councils on Aging (MCOA) and the Executive Office of Elder Affairs (EOEA) Hello, Job Seeker! We have an exciting line-up of 50+ Job Seekers events for the month of May! Unless noted otherwise, all events are virtual. Tues, May 2nd, 10:00 - 11:30 am G2G (Give to Get)…with Melody Beach! G2G is an open forum for Q&A, breakouts to discuss your job search questions, and plenty of time to network and connect with fellow 50+ job seekers. Every attendee will have their name put on the Wheel of Names. You could win a free coaching session!  Register Now *** In-PERSON events in Natick & Worcester! *** Join our skills-building sessions to enhance your job campaign skills and add to your job search tool kit. Natick These sessions will be held on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of the month, 2:00 - 3:30 pm at Natick Community-Senior Center and will be led by Ed Lawrence. For this month: May 2: Resumes May 16: LinkedIn ***Registrations for each workshop are limited to the first 20 people*** Register Now Worcester These sessions will be held on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month, 2:00 - 3:30 pm at Worcester Senior Center and will be led by Melody Beach. For this month: May 3: Resumes May 17: LinkedIn ***Registrations for each workshop are limited to the first 20 people*** Register Now Register Now Tues, May 9th, 10:00 - 11:30 am LinkedIn: The Recruiter Perspective...with Ed Lawrence! Back by popular demand! Join us as we present a different perspective to improving your resume. We won't teach you directly how to write a LI profile. We're going to discuss what recruiters look for, including: ·      When do they take the time to view your profile? ·      What are they looking for? ·      What sections matter most to them? Why you need to attend this session: Most people who advise you on what to do with your LI profile aren't LinkedIn experts, let alone hiring for positions. This session will be facilitated by Ed Lawrence, a National Certified Online Profile Expert (NCOPE) who communicates regularly with recruiters to stay current with their methods. Register Now Wed, May 10th, 2:00 - 3:30 pm  The Stigma Trap: College-Educated, Experienced, and Long-Term Unemployed Savvy Seeker Series with Ofer Sharone! The majority of American workers experience unemployment, and millions get trapped in devastating long-term unemployment, including experienced workers with advanced degrees from top universities.  How is it possible for even highly successful careers to suddenly go off the rails?  In The Stigma Trap, Ofer Sharone explains how the stigma of unemployment can render past educational and professional achievements irrelevant, and how it leaves all American workers vulnerable to getting trapped in unemployment. Drawing on interviews with unemployed workers, job recruiters, and career coaches, Sharone brings to light the subtle ways that stigmatization prevents even the most educated and experienced workers from gaining middle-class jobs.  Join us as Ofer Sharone discusses his new book and unique approaches to support jobseekers caught in this trap and offers ways to counteract the internalization of stigma. This event is being offered by 50+ Job Seekers in MA and co-presented with Encore Boston Network. Register Now In-Person Job Fair! Mon, May 15th, 10:00 – 11:30 am Interview Practice...with Ed Lawrence! For good or bad, first impressions matter. When interviewing you need to put your best foot forward, and that takes practice!   Do you have an interview coming up?   Do you know how to respond to behavioral questions?   Do you need suggestions on how to address gaps in employment?   Please join us for answers to your questions and learn how to respond to a variety of questions that may be presented to you during an interview! Register Now In-Person Job Fair! Central Massachusetts' LARGEST Annual Job Fair! CLICK HERE TO REGISTER Tuesday, May 16th, 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM! DCU Center: 50 Foster Street, Worcester, MA 01608 Join the MassHire Central Job Fair at the DCU Center  to meet with employers from the Central Mass area! Featuring over 100 employers from all industries looking to hire with immediate job openings! Welcoming job seekers from all backgrounds, and the event is FREE to join! No pre-registration required, but you may register yourself now for a speedy check-in on the day of the event! CLICK HERE TO REGISTER Thurs, May 18th, 10:00 - 11:00 am  Minuteman Senior Services: Job Opportunities Savvy Seeker Series with Harriet Goldstein! For over 45 years Minuteman Senior Services has been helping older and disabled adults age with independence and dignity in the setting of their choice which is most often their own homes and communities. They have been supporting caregivers, local and long distance, who want to do the right thing for their loved ones and need help and advice as they balance the competing demands of family, work and self. Join us as Harriet Goldstein, Director of Human Resources, takes us on an exploration of open career opportunities with Minuteman Senior Services! Register Now In-Person Job Fair! Register Now Tues, May 23rd, 10:00 - 11:30 am: Cover Letters (Why?) Interactive Workshop …with Ed Lawrence! People are divided on cover letters. Do they matter? What makes for a good one? How do I even start?   Join us as we discuss cover letters. We'll present the cases for & against them, give you suggested styles, and show you several that worked.   Why you need to know about this: The competition for jobs is fierce. A good cover letter can differentiate you from the rest of the applicants and thus improve your chances of being chosen for an interview. Register Now  Wed, May 24th, 10:00 - 11:00 am: How to Balance Time, Money and Joy Savvy Seeker Series...with Glenn Frank! Most decisions throughout life are an implicit tradeoff between time, money, and happiness. What does "retirement" look like for you? The devil is in the details. Will you work part-time? How will you actually spend each day when 40+ hours become available? Are your cash flows well planned and what are reasonable assumptions to use in your calculations? Do you know what will likely drive your happiness?  Join award-winning financial advisor Glenn Frank while he walks you through his approach to define your next steps as discussed in his retirement planning guide, Your Encore - How to Balance Time, Money, and Joy.  Register Now  Check out our Current Openings page for job opportunities! Website: https://50plusjobseekers.org/ Questions: Email us at 50plusjobseekersadmin@mcoaonline.com

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